Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies - Couverture souple

Cohen, Martin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 111892472X ISBN 13 : 9781118924723

Editeur : For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

Turbocharge your reasoning with Critical Thinking

 Just what are the ingredients of a great argument? What is the secret to communicating your ideas clearly and persuasively? And how do you see through sloppy thinking and flim-flam?  If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, then this book is for you!

 These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercises that you can put to work today to improve your arguments and pin down key issues.

 With this accessible and friendly guide, you'll get plain-English instruction on how to identify other people's assumptions, methodology, and conclusions, evaluate evidence, and interpret texts effectively. You'll also find tips and guidance on reading between the lines, assessing validity – and even advice on when not to apply logic too rigidly!

Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies:

• Provides tools and strategies from a range of disciplines great for developing your reflective thinking skills
• Offers expert guidance on sound reasoning and textual analysis
• Shows precisely how to use concept mapping and brainstorming to generate insights
• Demonstrates how critical thinking skills is a proven path to success as a student

Whether you're undertaking reviews, planning research projects or just keen to give your brain a workout, Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies equips you with everything you need to succeed.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Martin Cohen is a philosopher, editor and reviewer. His first book, 101 Philosophy Problems, has been published in a dozen languages and is now in its fourth edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 111892472X
• ISBN 13: 9781118924723
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 378
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible